Employee Relations Advisor

Job summary

We're looking to appoint an Employee Relations Advisor to join our team. This post offers a unique opportunity for an HR professional wishing to develop and increase their Employee Relations knowledge and skills.

This is an exciting time to join Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, with significant opportunity to make an impact through the introduction of new and improved ways of working and support the whole Trust on Employee Relations matters. We will strive to give you the best possible experience for the next stage of your career.

As the Employee Relations Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the management of an ER case load, focusing on sickness absence, working proactively with managers to agree plans and propose recommendations within designated areas for the management and reduction of sickness absence.

You will work closely with Senior Employee Relations colleagues who will ensure that they are fully supported and developed to gain valuable experience, knowledge and skills to deliver within this role. The Employee Relations Advisor will also be provided with opportunities to challenge and stretch their abilities.

Flexible Working:

The team operates under a hybrid working agreement, with onsite working 3 days per week, working from home 2 days per week. However, the needs of the service will come first and more onsite working may be required

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing employee relations case load including sickness absence, disciplinary, early resolution and capability cases working proactively with managers to agree outcomes and propose recommendations, ensuring that risks are dealt with efficiently.

The Employee Relations Advisor will be responsible for ensuring that advice and assistance to managers complies with HR best practice and employment legislation and fosters good employee relations.

The Employee Relations Advisor will work collaboratively with the HR Business Partners to support the organisation's business objectives.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.